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In one to two sentences, explain why there is more concern for severe storms in low-pressure systems.

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The low-pressure areas have a relatively thin atmosphere and that causes air to rise fast to make clouds. Sometimes, a storm is formed due to air can't move downward towards the surface and instead, it converges. Severe storms are mostly observed in low-pressure areas because it has perfect conditions: the air is thin, high wind speeds, and rapid spiral movement. Warm ocean waters are catalysts for these storms.

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